EA’s Switch 2 Approach Prioritizes Optimized Development

With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, EA Sports has confirmed that EA Sports FC and Madden NFL are in development for FC 26 Coins the upcoming handheld. Rather than simply port existing titles, EA stated that both games are being "built specifically for the new handheld platform."

This phrasing suggests a more thoughtful approach than the company took with the original Switch, which primarily received “Legacy Edition” versions. These updates were criticized for their minimal changes year-to-year.
Although EA is not committing to full feature parity with current-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it has emphasized a goal to deliver “a consistent player experience across platforms—as much as the hardware allows.”

While fans await concrete gameplay or feature breakdowns, the early messaging points to an intent to meet players’ expectations in a more substantial way than before. For many Switch users, this represents a major improvement and a reason to be cautiously optimistic.

EA Keeps Crossplay and Feature Details Under Wraps

One of the biggest unanswered questions from EA’s Switch 2 announcement involves crossplay and feature parity. Despite confirming Madden NFL and EA Sports FC are coming to the system, EA has been intentionally vague about specifics.

In response to speculation about crossplay support and whether these games would match the visual and gameplay fidelity of PS5 or Xbox Series X versions, EA only said: “We’ll share more details... at a later date.”
While this doesn’t provide concrete answers, it does confirm that EA is still assessing what’s feasible within the Switch 2’s hardware environment. Until specs are officially revealed, it’s likely that EA is being careful not to overpromise.

Still, the company’s statement about aiming for “a consistent experience” across platforms hints that crossplay and shared progression might be part of the roadmap, even if limited in scope. Whether that means partial support or full inclusion remains to buy Fut 26 Coins be seen.